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Major Events of June 2021: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from June 2021 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of June 2021: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Jun 2021 COVID-19 Containment Measures in Southeast Asia: On June 1, 2021, several Southeast Asian countries implemented strict COVID-19 containment measures. Malaysia initiated a 14-day total lockdown, permitting only essential economic and manufacturing services to operate in response to a sharp increase in case numbers. Singapore began a vaccination rollout for over 400,000 students aged 12 and above, addressing concerns about child infections. Vietnam suspended all international flights to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport until June 7 due to rising COVID-19 cases.
  • 02 Jun 2021 Netanyahu Ousted in Israeli Political Transition: Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett successfully negotiated a coalition government deal, effectively removing long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power in a significant political shift.
  • 03 Jun 2021 Tulsa City Council Acknowledges 1921 Race Massacre: The Tulsa City Council formally apologized for the devastating 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, a tragic event in which white mobs attacked the prosperous African American neighborhood of Greenwood, known as 'Black Wall Street', resulting in hundreds of Black residents being killed and the community being systematically destroyed. This official acknowledgment represents a significant step towards reconciliation and historical accountability.
  • 04 Jun 2021 Global COVID-19 Pandemic Updates: Multiple countries reported significant COVID-19 developments: Afghanistan recorded a record 36 deaths in 24 hours, bringing its total death toll to 3,104; Taiwan surpassed 10,000 total cases; and Vietnam approved emergency use of the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccine.
  • 05 Jun 2021 Turkey's Battle Against Marine Mucilage: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to address the significant environmental challenge of marine mucilage, colloquially known as 'sea snot', which was causing extensive pollution along Turkey's coastal regions. This thick, slimy substance, composed of algal blooms, was threatening marine ecosystems and local economies in the Sea of Marmara and surrounding coastal areas.
  • 06 Jun 2021 Deadly Terrorist Attack in Burkina Faso: A devastating terrorist attack in the village of Sol-han in northern Burkina Faso resulted in at least 132 civilian deaths. Gunmen burned homes and the village market, representing an escalation of violent extremist activities in the region. UN Secretary General António Guterres condemned the attack and called for increased international support in combating terrorism.
  • 07 Jun 2021 Deadly Train Collision in Southern Pakistan: On June 7, 2021, a catastrophic train accident occurred in southern Pakistan, resulting in a significant loss of life. The collision claimed 45 lives, with 23 people rescued and 17 still trapped. Rescue operations were severely hampered by extreme environmental conditions, with temperatures soaring above 110 degrees Fahrenheit and dense dust obscuring visibility. Authorities immediately launched an official investigation to determine the cause of the tragic incident.
  • 08 Jun 2021 Senate Report on Capitol Attack Intelligence Failures: A United States Senate investigation revealed critical intelligence about the potential January 6th Capitol storming was not effectively communicated to key federal agencies, including the FBI, Homeland Security, Justice Department, and Defense Department.
  • 09 Jun 2021 President Biden's First International Trip: US President Joe Biden embarked on his inaugural foreign trip, arriving in the United Kingdom to participate in the G7 summit. This diplomatic journey marked a significant moment in Biden's early presidency, signaling a renewed commitment to international cooperation and engagement.
  • 10 Jun 2021 Biden and Johnson Sign New Atlantic Charter: U.S. President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson met and signed the New Atlantic Charter, a modern update to the original 1941 document signed during World War II, symbolizing the continued strategic partnership between the two nations.
  • 11 Jun 2021 Global COVID-19 Pandemic Milestone and US Vaccine Donation: As of June 11, 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic had reached a significant global milestone, with confirmed cases surpassing 174.8 million worldwide and total confirmed deaths exceeding 3.77 million, according to Johns Hopkins University tracking. In a notable humanitarian gesture, U.S. President Joe Biden announced a commitment to donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to low-income countries, aiming to support global vaccination efforts and mitigate the pandemic's impact in regions with limited healthcare resources.
  • 12 Jun 2021 G7 Launches Build Back Better World (B3W) Infrastructure Initiative: President Biden and G7 partners introduced the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, a strategic global infrastructure partnership designed to address infrastructure needs in low- and middle-income countries. The initiative aims to bridge the $40+ trillion infrastructure gap, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, through a values-driven, transparent approach led by major democratic nations.
  • 13 Jun 2021 G7 Summit Concludes in United Kingdom: The Group of Seven (G7) summit concluded in the United Kingdom, with world leaders discussing critical global issues including COVID-19 vaccination efforts, international corporate tax minimums, and carbon emissions reduction strategies. The final communiqué aimed to outline collective commitments on these pressing global challenges.
  • 14 Jun 2021 G7 Summit Criticizes China's Human Rights and COVID-19 Stance: G7 leaders concluded their summit by issuing a strong statement criticizing China's human rights record, the erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy, and demanding a transparent investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • 15 Jun 2021 US COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 600,000: The United States reached a devastating milestone on June 15, 2021, as the coronavirus death toll surpassed 600,000 lives lost. Despite this tragic number, the country saw declining infection and death rates, with approximately 65% of adults having received at least one vaccine dose. President Biden acknowledged the somber statistic and continued to encourage nationwide vaccination efforts to prevent further loss of life.
  • 16 Jun 2021 Biden-Putin Summit in Geneva: President Biden met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva for a critical diplomatic summit addressing heightened U.S.-Russia tensions. The meeting focused on resolving conflicts in cybersecurity, human rights, and diplomatic relations. Biden confronted Putin about Russian cyberattacks and the imprisonment of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, while Putin countered by referencing the January 6th U.S. Capitol attack. Although no major breakthroughs were achieved, both leaders aimed to establish clear diplomatic boundaries and potentially stabilize their countries' strained relationship.
  • 17 Jun 2021 Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday: President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day into law, establishing the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. This landmark legislation commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and recognizes the historical significance of June 19th in American history.
  • 18 Jun 2021 Biden Administration Reduces Middle East Military Presence: The Biden administration strategically reduced U.S. military assets in the Middle East by removing eight Patriot anti-missile batteries from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq. Additionally, the THAAD anti-missile defense system was withdrawn from Saudi Arabia, and plans were made to reduce American troop presence in the region, indicating a potential shift in U.S. military deployment strategy.
  • 19 Jun 2021 Juneteenth Becomes Federal Holiday: On June 19, 2021, Juneteenth was officially established as a federal holiday in the United States, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the bill on June 15, 2021, and President Joe Biden signed it into law on June 17, 2021, marking a significant milestone in recognizing the historical significance of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas were finally informed of their freedom, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
  • 20 Jun 2021 Brazil's COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 500,000: Brazil reached a devastating milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, with its total coronavirus-related deaths exceeding 500,000. This tragic figure represented the second-highest death toll globally, highlighting the severe impact of the pandemic on the country's population and healthcare system.
  • 21 Jun 2021 Global COVID-19 Pandemic Update: Multiple countries reported significant COVID-19 developments: China saw a rise in confirmed cases, Kerala identified its first Delta variant cases, Indonesia exceeded two million total infections, and Malaysia surpassed 700,000 total cases, highlighting the ongoing global pandemic challenges.
  • 22 Jun 2021 Iran's President-elect Supports Nuclear Negotiations: Newly elected Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi signaled support for nuclear negotiations with world powers to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, while explicitly stating he would not meet directly with US President Biden. Raisi emphasized that any potential agreement must comprehensively protect Iran's national interests.
  • 23 Jun 2021 Deadly Airstrike in Togoga, Tigray Region: On June 23, 2021, a devastating airstrike struck a bustling market in the village of Togoga in Ethiopia's Tigray Region, resulting in a significant civilian casualty count. According to medical personnel in the area, over 80 civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in the attack. Adding to the tragedy, Ethiopian military forces reportedly blocked ambulance convoys from reaching the site, preventing timely medical assistance to the injured victims. This incident highlights the severe humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict in the Tigray Region, where civilian populations have been caught in the crossfire of a complex and brutal regional war.
  • 24 Jun 2021 Champlain Towers South Condominium Collapse: A catastrophic partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida resulted in a tragic loss of 98 human lives. The sudden structural failure shocked the local community and prompted extensive investigations into building safety and maintenance.
  • 25 Jun 2021 House to Form Select Committee on January 6 Capitol Riot: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the formation of a select committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the violent January 6 Capitol assault, which was perpetrated by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
  • 26 Jun 2021 Iceland Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions: Iceland became the first European country to completely remove COVID-19 related restrictions, a milestone achieved through an exceptionally successful vaccination campaign where 88% of the population received at least one vaccine dose.
  • 27 Jun 2021 Surfside Condo Collapse Tragedy in Florida: The devastating collapse of a condominium building in Surfside, Florida, continued to unfold with an increasing death toll. Preliminary investigations revealed significant structural issues that likely contributed to the catastrophic building failure, raising serious questions about construction standards and building safety.
  • 28 Jun 2021 Tigray Defense Forces Recapture Mekelle: In a critical turning point of the Ethiopian Tigray War, the Tigray Defense Forces successfully retook the regional capital of Mekelle. The Ethiopian government declared a unilateral ceasefire, though the gesture appeared largely symbolic as neither side demonstrated genuine commitment to de-escalation.
  • 29 Jun 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Study Shows Promising Results: A scientific study suggested that the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines could potentially provide immunity for several years, offering hope in the ongoing global pandemic response and vaccination efforts.
  • 30 Jun 2021 Deadly Heat Wave Strikes British Columbia: An extreme heat wave in British Columbia resulted in at least 100 confirmed fatalities, as reported by the state Coroners' Office. This tragic event highlighted the increasing severity of climate-related extreme weather events and their potential human cost.